A useful distinction
A merchant’s reported sales value is not the same quantity as compensation credited to a publisher. A rate or eligibility condition may connect them, but the actual programme defines that relationship. A large sales figure should not be displayed as the publisher’s earnings.
Put it into practice
Label each monetary column with its role, currency, period and status. Keep synthetic examples visibly fictional. Use the programme definitions and appropriate accounting guidance for real reporting rather than inferring personal income from a general product-sales dashboard.
